The Balloon Boy story has officially been confirmed as a hoax.According to reports the balloon incident was planned for about 2 weeks and was an attempt to land a reality TV show. Sheriff Jeff Alderden made the announcement in a press conference, which can be seen below.

Child services has also been contacted and the Heene's are facing a long list of possible charges that include, conspiracy, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, false reporting to authorities, and attempting to influence a public servant.It is unlikely that any of the children will be charged due to their age.What do you think? Should the Heene's lose their children over this publicity stunt?

I watched the whole incident unfold on TV and cried at the thought of that poor little boy 4000 feet in the air all alone. How can anyone use their children like that? But I don't think they should be taken away. But they should pay for what they did.

I knew it!!! This guy is a danger to himself and his kids, because he is sooooooo lame! Who does this? Of course the kids wont be charged, its all their father. Making him lie on national TV, no wonder that kid puked! Poor little fella, hes got no chance